Zack Oliver’s Jambalaya

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When we interviewed NU football player Zack Oliver for our fall magazine, we discovered he is much more than a college quarterback — he is quite the cook. Raised in Baton Rouge, La., he loves the southern comfort food he grew up eating. Here is Zack’s recipe for one of his signature dishes and a cajun favorite: jambalaya. Just one bite and maybe you’ll be throwing like a Big Ten quarterback.